Meyersdale to Frostburg over the Eastern Continental Divide

From Meyersdale the old Western Maryland Railway climbs steadily east on the Great Allegheny Passage. It crosses the Keystone Viaduct, 910 ft long and about 100 ft high, then rises to the Eastern Continental Divide at 2,392 ft, the trail's high point, marked by murals in the road underpass. Beyond it the lit Big Savage Tunnel, 3,291 ft long, has a viewpoint at its east end. The trail crosses the Mason-Dixon Line into Maryland, goes through the Borden Tunnel and ends at the Frostburg trailhead.

It is 26.6 km (16.5 miles) one way with 111 m of climbing; allow about 2 hours of riding. The grade is Easy. The surface is crushed limestone and the gradient never more than 2%: up to the Divide, then down.

Both tunnels are lit, but carry a light. The Big Savage Tunnel is closed from late November to early April, with no detour. The Borden Tunnel is being repaired until 30 April 2027; the trail stays open, but flaggers may hold riders.

Park beside the Meyersdale Area Historical Society museum on Main Street. At Frostburg a switchback climbs from the trail to the 1891 depot and the town. The scenic railway does not carry bikes; Frostburg has a shuttle service.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.